All-Star Replacing Athletes With New Athletes...

[cheerisloving]

I've noticed this too in some coaches. Spend less time yelling & threatening and more time coaching.

That's too much work for some lol

 

[PeanutsMom]

@PeanutsMom did you mean to mark my post as bullying?

No! I can guarantee it's a fat finger problem. Can I undo the rating?

 

[Keep_Believing]

@PeanutsMom Yes, thank you! Just click it again and it will undo it. :)

 

[Cheerfun2]

This is the saddest, sickest thing I've ever read. What a bunch of heartless a-holes. So sorry @justpeachy

 

[cupieqt]

I keep coming back here as the thoughts keep coming.

But I think another piece of the issue is:

There are people/coaches/owners who LOVE cheerleading but don't actually like children.

Like, you won rings at Daytona, won Worlds, can tell anyone exactly why their double sucks, but you do not actually like dealing with athletes and the emotions that come with being a 12-15 year old kid.

That is why a lot of this happens.

Awesome cheerleaders do not always awesome coaches make.

We guard against this all the time.

There are plenty of coaches who love their sport but don't love kids. Those are the worst coaches.

 

[Nikaa]

I wil never ever understand the philosophy about a kid being on 3 teams. My heart is broken for this kid. Would that one full really hurt the team so they would walk away without jackets?

I will just quote coach Dana from the twinkles documentary and that's all I willingly say. Nothing about cheerleading is so important that it should make you this upset.

 

[Pebbles49]

Piggyback on @Nikaa, that is one fond memory of this sport I have, Coach Chrissy being more concern about the emotional aspect of the athletes and I think, the athletes worked harder to get the skill for themselves only.... I remembered athletes with full mental blocks, stayed in the routines, but instead performed beautiful layouts, but consequently and surprisingly , had those coveted fulls by NCA, ETC without the pressure and happy athletes...

 

[catlady]

The unfortunate/fortunate truth is what your daughter learned in this situation was still a very good life lesson, hurtful but, good. Unfair and abusive is real life, and the truth is we have to equip our kids with the ability and confidence to walk away from bad situations. Her dignity and health matters and whether tardy to the party or just in time, you made that very clear.

 

[cheer25mom]

I wil never ever understand the philosophy about a kid being on 3 teams. My heart is broken for this kid. Would that one full really hurt the team so they would walk away without jackets?

I will just quote coach Dana from the twinkles documentary and that's all I willingly say. Nothing about cheerleading is so important that it should make you this upset.

Kids are typically on 3 teams at a gym this size because they want to field as many upper level teams in as many different divisions as possible. More chances for banners, jackets, and rings.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Kids are typically on 3 teams at a gym this size because they want to field as many upper level teams in as many different divisions as possible. More chances for banners, jackets, and rings.

What other gym that size has kids on 3 teams? The one I'm at definitely does not. And from people on here at other gyms, it is far from the norm at big gyms.

 

[quitthedrama]

This is the saddest, sickest thing I've ever read. What a bunch of heartless a-holes. So sorry @justpeachy

Tbis may be an unpopular opinion, but there are 2 sides to every story. We are only hearing one, and everyone involved should share some of the blame.

 

[cheer25mom]

What other gym that size has kids on 3 teams? The one I'm at definitely does not. And from people on here at other gyms, it is far from the norm at big gyms.

Not normal at big gyms, but there are a couple that do it. I don't know of anywhere else that does it on such a widespread basis, but it does happen.

Tbis may be an unpopular opinion, bit there are 2 sides to every story. We are only hearing one, and everyone involved should share some of the blame.

True, I would love to hear the gym's side of this. But given the fact that this isn't the first or even the second time have heard a similar story out of the same gym I tend to believe there is a fair amount to be concerned about.

 

[icequeen]

I wil never ever understand the philosophy about a kid being on 3 teams. My heart is broken for this kid. Would that one full really hurt the team so they would walk away without jackets?

I will just quote coach Dana from the twinkles documentary and that's all I willingly say. Nothing about cheerleading is so important that it should make you this upset.

That's was Christy who said that but it's true.

 

[quitthedrama]

True, I would love to hear the gym's side of this. But given the fact that this isn't the first or even the second time have heard a similar story out of the same gym I tend to believe there is a fair amount to be concerned about.

I would say of all the athletes that have gone there you're going to have some parents who have bad experiences, and for all of the others there were no "concerns". CEA doesn't force kids to do 3 teams, but you don't get to pick and choose which one you drop. It's pretty clear that was part of the issue here.

 

[coacha]

Tbis may be an unpopular opinion, but there are 2 sides to every story. We are only hearing one, and everyone involved should share some of the blame.

I'm sure that's true.

But I don't care what your reason/situation is for replacing a kid - that is NEVER news that should come from a team parent or via text. As unpleasant as it might be, the COACH or the OWNER needs to meet with the athlete and/or parent and explain the situation. The amount of unprofessionalism from a team parent text is ridiculous.